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Cleve Jones, Roma Guy, and Ken Jones came to activism at a time when the the gay movement, the women’s movement, and the civil rights movement were often on very different tracks. The ABC miniseries shows how they found common ground — and why that’s needed in 2017.

Although he only served 11 months in office, Harvey Milk left a lasting impression as the first openly gay person to be elected to office in California and a tireless voice for LGBT rights. In honor of his birthday, here’s a reminder that his words are as resonant now as they were 35 years ago.